Agrotourism: Planting Succulents and it Suitable Medium

Medium for succulents

Succulent can grow in containers on patio, on garden bed or even as groundcovers between the paves. Succulents are popular as a plant that retain moisture very well and can survive in drought and extreme weather. However, they still need to be watered at least once a week or a deep soaking every few weeks during growing season. The roots of the succulent are easily rot if there is too much water in the soil. The types of soil that suitable for planting succulents is the soil that drains and dry out quickly after watering. Succulents do best with soil that is poor, which filled with a lot of inorganic elements. Despite their need for well-draining soil, they also need to be supplied with nutrients that usually can be obtained from organic elements.

Options for soil mixture:

A. mix 1 : 1 : 1 of garden soil, sand and peat moss

B. mix 1 : 1 of potting soil and perlite

The mixture of soil can be tested for its suitability to plant succulent. If your soil falls apart after you wet it and give it a squeeze, it has the right components. If it remains formed into a lump, it needs more inorganic elements added to the mix.

Planting succulents

Succulents are easy and fun to grow in containers. These little creature helps a lot in providing fresh air to the room.

-Shallow container is a great choice because most succulents have a shallow and laterally growing root system.

-Prepare the soil mixture. Light soil is most preferred. use tissue to close the bottom hole so that it can hold the soil. Transfer the succulent into the pot while filling the soil. Use some pebbles or crushed as top-dressing to keep the moisture and feel free to decorate it.